When the Flame of Love Fades (Sierra) novel Chapter 295

Chapter 295 Someone Changed the Code

Sierra had been interrogated more than anyone else. But after three full days of questioning, she hadn’t given them anything useful. Her answers stayed the same every time.

That was why they finally agreed to let Johnathan in. Maybe he could get something out of her.

And sure enough, the second Johnathan took the seat across from her, Sierra visibly relaxed.

He started by talking about family–just small things. Then, gently, he asked, “Sierra, can you walk me through everything that happened? From the beginning.”

She trusted him. Always had.

Bit by bit, she began to recall everything in detail. The fog in her mind started to clear.

“I know for sure the data I submitted didn’t look like that.”

This was a major research project. It had to be reviewed at multiple levels. But something still went wrong. No one caught the issue until it was too late. By the time they checked, the system had already been breached, and the files had been leaked.

The memory made her temples throb.

“How’s Professor Martin?” she asked, voice low.

That was what worried her most–her advisor being dragged into this.

“They’re fine,” Johnathan said softly.

He didn’t tell her the truth–that Professor Martin and the rest of the team had already been pulled in. The investigation was unfolding step by step, and no one had found the root of the problem yet.

“I know what happened now. You don’t need to worry anymore. Just cooperate with them. This isn’t Maviston–no one’s going to lay a hand on you, and they wouldn’t dare even if they wanted to. So don’t be afraid, Sierra.”

His voice was steady, reassuring.

“Okay,” she replied.

Truth was, the moment Johnathan showed up, her fear had already disappeared.

But he couldn’t stay long. When it was time to go, he gave her one last look.

To his surprise, Sierra looked stronger than he’d expected. She was still pale and visibly tired, but the light was back in her eyes.

“Mr. Yaeger,” she said with a small smile, “come get me out of here soon, okay?”

She never doubted him. Not once.

She trusted him completely.